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Program Committee

Mission Statement
To develop the Annual Meeting program, evaluate abstracts, identify symposia and speakers, identify all sessions' convenors, and oversee Developing Scientist Awards Committee

Committee Members
Indaue G. Mello-Hall, Chairperson         2009
PepsiCo/QTG
Phone: 847.304.2553
E-mail: indaue_mello-hall@quakeroats.com

Faye J. Feldstein, Vice Chairperson 2009
Food and Drug Administration
Phone: 301.436.1564
E-mail: faye.feldstein@fda.hhs.gov

J. Stan Bailey, USDA, ARS, Board Liaison
Tamara Ford, Staff Liaison

Members:
Pascal Delaquis, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada 2008
Linda J. Harris, University of California-Davis 2008
Kalmia E. Kniel, University of Delaware 2010
Alejandro S. Mazzotta, McDonald’s Corporation 2009
Susan K. McKnight, Quality Flow, Inc. 2008
Joan R. Menke-Schaenzer, ConAgra Foods, Inc. 2009
Randall Phebus, Kansas State University/FSI 2009
Donald W. Schaffner, Rutgers University 2009
Gloria I. Swick-Brown, Ohio Dept. of Health 2008
Mary L. Tortorello, FDA 2010

How to Join
Involvement in committees and professional development groups (PDGs) offers Members the opportunity to share a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Members of committees and PDGs are the architects of the Association structure. They plan, develop and institute many of the Association's projects, including workshops, publications and educational sessions. Technical challenges facing the food safety industry are discussed, examined and debated. Members may volunteer to serve on any number of committees or PDGs that plan and implement activities to meet the Association's mission.

Standing Committees provide operational or functional support to IAFP. Individuals are appointed by the President-Elect and confirmed by the Executive Board. Membership appointments are for 3-year terms on a rotating basis with balanced representation from education, government and industry. All appointments may be renewed for one additional term. Requests for membership on a Standing Committee should be directed to the President-Elect.

Upcoming Meetings

August 3, 2008
Hyatt Regency Columbus
Columbus, Ohio

In conjunction with IAFP 2008

Minutes

Committee Minutes
IAFP 2007– July 8, 2007
Held at Disney's Contemporary Resort
Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Members Present: Emilio Esteban, Linda Harris, Kalmia Kniel, Alejandro Mazzota, Susan McKnight, Indaue Mello-Hall, Randall Phebus, Donald Schaffner, Gloria Swick-Brown and Mary Lou Tortorello.

Members Absent: Joan Menke-Schaenzer and Pascal Delaquis.

Board Members and Staff Present: Gary Acuff, Stan Bailey, David Tharp, Lisa Hovey and Tamara Ford.

Meeting Called to Order: 7:00 a.m.

Recording Secretary of Minutes: Emilio Esteban.

Summary of Activities and Actions Taken: Lee-Ann Jaykus and Don Zink will be leaving the Committee at the conclusion of IAFP 2007. On behalf of the Program Committee, we want to thank them for their contributions during their term. Their efforts were, in part, responsible for the successful programs presented at the Annual Meetings, and we truly appreciate all their hard work and dedication. New members who join the Committee this year are Kalmia Kniel and Mary Lou Tortorello. Indaue Mello- Hall will serve as Vice Chairperson for IAFP 2008 and will become Chairperson for IAFP 2009 in Grapevine, Texas .

The Committee served as a forum for groups wishing to present symposia and workshop proposals for IAFP 2008. At the Wednesday committee meeting, 56 symposia and 6 workshop proposals were submitted. Further review of all symposia will be made during the Thursday meeting.

Recommendations to Executive Board: None.

Next Meeting Date: February 15–16, 2008.

Chairperson: Emilio Esteban.

Board Response to Recommendations

No recommendations were submitted.

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